China’s yuan hits 2-year low, Asian currency pressure rises, as US dollar strengthens
With the offshore yuan having plunged to its lowest level in more than two years against the US dollar as Donald Trump’s return to...
Malaysian satirist Fahmi Reza detained and freed in Sabah ‘thanks’ governor, praises prison food
Published: 3:22pm, 2 Jan 2025Updated: 3:47pm, 2 Jan 2025 Malaysian satirist Fahmi Reza took a swipe at Sabah authorities after he was detained by...
Hong Kong visitor tally over festive period up 7.5%, but offset by departures
Hong Kong recorded a 7.5 per cent increase in visitor numbers over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, but local businesses continued to...
Israel threatens to step up Gaza strikes as ceasefire talks reportedly stuck again
Israel warned that it will intensify its strikes in Gaza if Hamas keeps up its rocket fire, as Palestinian rescuers reported dozens of deaths...
China’s No 2 chip foundry Hua Hong names former Intel veteran as new president
China’s Hua Hong Semiconductor, the country’s second-largest chip foundry, has hired a former Intel veteran as its new president amid a management reshuffle. Advertisement...
Malaysian blames fatigue from watching fireworks after being caught with masseuse in hotel
A 60-year-old Malaysian businessman has cited exhaustion from watching the New Year fireworks display at Bandar Hilir in Melaka state as the reason he...
New Orleans attack, Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion raise US security fears
Published: 2:36pm, 2 Jan 2025Updated: 2:48pm, 2 Jan 2025 A gruesome attack on revellers celebrating New Year’s in New Orleans thrust US domestic security...
Hong Kong’s air passenger traffic soars to pre-pandemic levels over Christmas
Published: 2:32pm, 2 Jan 2025Updated: 2:35pm, 2 Jan 2025 Hong Kong’s daily air passenger traffic has reached more than 180,000 on average during the...
China approved more than 90 per cent of overseas data transfers in 2024: top regulator
China approved more than 90 per cent of data exports in 2024, the country’s top internet regulator said. Advertisement The less than 10 per...